The further and continuing adventures of the girl who sat in the back of your homeroom, reading and daydreaming.

Friday, June 15, 2018

Bit Of A Blank

It's Friday, and the work week is just about done -- and I have chores at home left to do from last weekend. Miss Tamara is taking a nice handful of pills every morning, calcium supplements, OTC anti-inflammatories, a popular joint nostrum (Gluclosamine/Chondroitin*) and vitamins. My regimen is similar, plus exercises.

We're getting better. Far more slowly than we would prefer, but better.__________________________________* Current medical research suggests that the combination at least does no harm. Does it help? They're not sure; different studies have produced different results. MSM may be snake oil, though there haven't been as many studies, possibly reflecting doubt on the part of researchers.

"I saw to what extent the people among whom I lived could be trusted as good neighbors and friends; that their friendship was for summer weather only; that they did not greatly propose to do right; that they were a distinct race from me by their prejudices and superstitions."